Scott Swanson
Of The New Era
Local firefighters were recognized at the Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District 2005 Awards Dinner Saturday evening at the Jim Riggs Community Center.
Fire Chief Mike Beaver noted that this year is shaping up to be the busiest in the department’s history, with close to 700 calls since Jan. 1. Last year, he said, SHFAD responded to 1,960 medical and 252 fire calls.
“We’re doing this with the same…